Henri Toulouse-Lautrec
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- proper noun
- /ɑ̃ʁi tuˈluz loˈtʁɛk/
- The famous artist Henri Toulouse-Lautrec captured the essence of Parisian nightlife.
Examples
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The works of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec brilliantly captured the lively spirit of late nineteenth-century Paris.
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A new exhibition showcases rare paintings by Henri Toulouse-Lautrec from his Montmartre period.
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Many art critics consider Henri Toulouse-Lautrec to be a pioneer of modern poster design.
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Many people admire Henri Toulouse-Lautrec's unique style.
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A new exhibition showcases rare paintings by Henri Toulouse-Lautrec from his Montmartre period.
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Many art critics consider Henri Toulouse-Lautrec to be a pioneer of modern poster design.
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The works of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec brilliantly captured the lively spirit of late nineteenth-century Paris.
Synonyms
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A French artist famous for paintings of Paris nightlife, especially cafes and music halls
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A French painter who made lively paintings of Paris cafes and music halls in Montmartre
Surface Forms
Morphology
Henri + Toulouse-Lautrec
This is a proper name; knowing the constituent names (Henri, Toulouse-Lautrec) does not allow a learner to infer the biographical information that he was a French painter. Proper nouns are referential labels rather than compositional phrases, so the profession and historical details are not derivable from the parts.
Etymology
Henri Toulouse-Lautrec was a French painter who lived in Paris in the late 1800s and often drew the busy cafes, dance halls, and theaters of Montmartre. He was small and spent much time watching and sketching performers, making bright posters and pictures, so his name now makes people think of 'Paris nightlife' and 'poster art'.